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What angler hasn’t told a tale of the big fish that got away? Tall tales are a big part of a day on the water with friends, with stories of the biggest fish ever caught often topping the list of must-share adventures. Fish are classified as either having cartilage or a skeleton of bones. Each family of fish has its share of large contenders. Here are some of the largest fish you can find in saltwater and freshwater. Whale shark: The whale shark is the heaviest fish in the ocean. It also has the thickest skin of any animal, with skin that can be as thick as six inches on its back. Despite their size, whale sharks do not pose a threat to most marine life. That’s because they are filter feeders that consume millions of tiny microscopic organisms from the ocean. The average whale shark weighs 26,000 pounds, but the heaviest specimen ever recorded was found in March 1994 and weighed 79,200 pounds. Basking shark: The basking shark is another plankton-eating shark that can grow quite large —up to 11,000 pounds. The basking shark has long been a commercially popular fish for food, animal feed and shark liver oil. As a result, the species is in a vulnerable state due to overexploitation. Great white shark: Great white sharks can be found in all of the major oceans. They are one of the primary predators of many marine animals and seabirds. Although films have depicted the white shark as a “maneater” and quite dangerous to people, humans are not their preferred

prey. Injuries to people are often a case of mistaken identity, with the shark mistaking a person for one of its normal food sources.

Ocean sunfish: The ocean sunfish, also known as the mola mola, is the heaviest known bony fish in the world. The species may grow to a weight of 2,000 pounds. Sunfish are gray, flat fish that are often as tall as they are long. They often resemble a giant fish head with protruding fins. The species is native to tropical and temperate waters. Giant stingray: The giant Cambodian stingray is among the largest freshwater species on Earth and is found primarily in the Mekong River of Cambodia. Scientists are unsure how many giant stingrays are left, which habitats they prefer or if they ever take a trip to the ocean. These giants can weigh up to 1,320 pounds and be more than 16 feet long. Other giant stingrays can be found in Thailand, Borneo, New Guinea, and northern Australia. Pirarucu: The pirarucu, also

known as the arapaima, is a South American tropical freshwater fish. It

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is one of the largest freshwater fishes in the world. Some believe it to be the largest freshwater fish. Pirarucu can grow to lengths of more than six feet and weigh more than 200 pounds. Commercial fishing of pirarucu in Brazil has been banned because of its status as an endangered species.

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primarily in the Caspian and Black Sea basins, the beluga sturgeon is a large predator that feeds on other fish. Another of the giants of freshwater, these sturgeon can reach 16 feet in length. Beluga sturgeon are best known for their roe, or eggs. Beluga caviar is a delicacy worldwide.

Halibut: The halibut is the largest

flatfish and is related to the family of the right-eye flounders. These fish live and feed at the bottom of bodies of water and are highly prized as food.

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Spring is in the air and the birth of wild ones will shortly follow. We love to help animals in need. But, sometimes it is hard to know when wildlife babies need our help. Here is what you should know about young wildlife: •

All wild babies are much better off growing up with their own parents. We may be able to feed them and help them grow, but we are not able to teach them all of the important skills they would learn from their parents. Young raised in rehabilitation have a harder time adjusting when released. Wild parents will NOT reject their babies because you touched them. This is one of the biggest wildlife myths. You can safely put baby animals back in their nest without fear that a mother will reject them. If you find a possibly orphaned baby, please call Chippewa Valley Wildlife Rehabilitation, CVWR, before intervening @ 715-838-0326. Many species leave their young unattended for long periods of time to not draw the attention of predators. CVWR can share methods of reuniting young with their parents which can be tried before declaring them orphans. Do not try to raise babies by yourself. Not only is it against the law, but they require specialized care and diets to allow them to grow up healthy. Do not believe everything you read on the internet… or the advice you get from those not experienced in wildlife care. There is a lot of bad advice out there that will result in dead babies.

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Walleye are one of the most popular targets for anglers in northern Wisconsin and are a big part of the fishing tradition in the Hayward area. Walleye become even more important when you consider that they are a key predator in the lake ecosystem and keep panfish from becoming overpopulated and small.

alleye have experienced their share of challenges in the last decade. Drought conditions, low water levels, and increasing competition with other species have led to lower walleye numbers than anglers are used to in many lakes across the entire Midwest. As a result, stocking efforts have been ramped up dramatically in many Wisconsin lakes and in the Hayward area in particular. In 2013 a total of 113,505 extended growth walleye were stocked into lakes in the Hayward area. Extended growth walleye are already 6-8 inches in length when they are stocked, giving them a great head start on life and a better chance to survive to adulthood. In 2014, 88,584 extended growth walleye were stocked in lakes around Hayward. And in 2015, a whopping 135,361 were stocked with 72,950 going to the Chippewa Flowage alone. That comes to a 3 year total of over 335,000 young

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This father and son enjoyed pulling in these giant crappies while fishing with John Andrew and using the tactics and methods discussed in this article.

This grandfather and his grandson, while fishing with John Andrew, caught these jumbo-sized crappies.

Catching pre-spawn crappies can be done several ways, although, we are fishing for them before they move into the shoreline areas. Searching for suspended crappies can be done with depth finders, sonar and side scan imaging with Lowrance and the Humminbird units. I like getting out onto the bays or sections of the lake that are nearby traditional spawning locations. These locations can be a mile from the ritual spawning area or as close as a couple of football fields off the shoreline. When hunting these suspended fish, we will go to the side scan or 360 imaging. As we move along in our boat, we are slowly running our sonar unit, actively searching for the fish. We are not over the deepest water; this is an important note. During this time of year, the fish are heading towards the shoreline to spawn. We are searching open water, but open water that is shallow. Shallow is a relative term, and for our purposes, is strictly in reference to the body of water you are fishing and the specific location you are searching inside that body of water. For example, I guide my clients for crappie fishing before the spawn on a particular lake that is over 60 feet deep. We are fishing two miles away from that deep section of the lake. The shallow water there is about 18 to 20 feet deep. We use our side scan imaging units to look for fish as far as 300 feet away from our boat. They are suspended eight to 15 feet deep, over 20 feet of water. This section of the lake warms much faster than the deeper sections where the crappies are caught during the winter ice fishing period. Once we have located the crappies, we catch them using various approaches.

These three doctors (and brothers) enjoyed catching these big crappies with John Andrew while wind drifting.

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Try wind drifting or trolling over the crappies with light line and small-hair jigs, marabou jigs or bare jigs tipped with minnows. We prefer using ultra-thin Berkley, four-pound-test Fire Line with an eight-foot Fluorocarbon Leader of also four-pound-test. When drifting or trolling for these fish, the strike can be light. Setting the hook instantly when the strike is detected is one of the critical concepts to your success.

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The super line and fluorocarbon leader are both made of low- to non-stretch materials. They are needed when we are trolling with 60 to 100 feet of line out behind the boat. When the hook set does take place, we have instant contact with the fish. Sharpening your hook every two or three fish makes all the difference in your total catch. Rod length can be important when trolling. Using 12- to 14-foot rods is not important to our numbers of fish caught. You may wish to use these types of lengthy rods, but we don’t. Continuously leaving the 360 or side scan imaging running is also critical to staying on your fish. As you wind drift or troll through the groups of fish you see on your Lowrance or Humminbird units, be sure to mark them on your G.P.S. Why? As the days go by, you will develop a grid or pattern of the fish in that part of the lake. These fish will move when suspended. The more pressure that is put on them, they more they will move. Using slip bobbers also works well. Make sure you weight them correctly so your bait does not drift up into the shallower water. Also, make sure you use a bigger slip bobber to allow for the heavier weight used to hold your bait down. Casting and retrieving your jig also works well, but retrieve slowly. Tiny crank baits also work, but mostly when the water warms up to the lowand mid-70 degree temps. This way of fishing for suspended crappies has worked for years, but as of today, few people use this method. When the spawn is over and the crappies move back away from the shoreline, moving our boats back out into the lake and researching for the crappies starts all over again. We use the same information as above. It works for summer-suspended crappies, with just a few adjustments. But that’s for another article. Try this approach this spring. I think you will teach yourself a new method for catching suspended crappies. John Andrew is a fishing and tour guide in a wide area comprising Vilas, Oneida, and Iron counties, Wisconsin. He holds two world fishing records. Contact: theanglerschoiceguideservice.com, johnandrew@centurytel.net, 715-892-3020.

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Fishing is a beloved pastime for many people. Fans of fishing are often passionate about the sport, and that passion has inspired many novices to try their hand at becoming anglers. Though there is no way to guarantee you will catch a fish the first time out, you are likely to have some fun, especially if you head out to the nearest fishing hole with a fully stocked tackle box. While even first-timers know to bring a fishing pole and some bait along on their trips, there are some additional items to add to a tackle box that might not seem so practical until after your trip.

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the extras When planning a fishing trip, it never

hurts to bring along some extra supplies. Many a maiden fishing trip has been cut short when fishermen realize they did not pack enough line or hooks. Fishing line has a tendency to break, even if you aren’t expecting to reel in many fish. Fishing line can break in the mouth of a fish or on items in the water, so you will almost certainly need some extra line. If your fishing hole is known for difficult conditions, pack some heavier and more durable line that’s less likely to snap. When conditions are more serene, a thin, less visible line should suffice. You should also expect to lose a few hooks on your trip, so pack extra hooks of various sizes. Hooks come in many sizes because fish come in many varieties. You’ll want to have various hooks in your tackle box to handle whichever fish seem to be biting on the day of your trip. When buying your hooks, speak with a store representative and let them know which area you plan to visit. They’re likely to know which fish you’re likely to encounter, and they can

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help you choose the appropriate hooks. Just remember to bring extras to account for the ones you’re likely to lose.

bobbers Few things are as exciting when fishing as

that first bite from a fish. That’s especially the case for first-timers, many of whom are hooked the moment that first fish begins to tug on their lines. Bobbers are the items you attach to your fishing line that let you know when fish are taking a bite on your line. Bobbers come in various shapes, but many people are familiar with the red and white round bobbers, which can be easily attached to your line. Round bobbers limit how deep you can cast your line. If you’re looking to cast a line deep, slip bobbers allow you to do just that because they can be slid up and down your line. However, slip bobbers are more difficult to attach to your line than round bobbers, something first-timers might want to keep in mind.

fake worms First-timers might be a little skittish using

live bait, so some fake plastic worms might be the best fit when embarking on a first fishing trip. Plastic worms come in various

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sizes and shapes, and after your initial trip you might decide you want to move on to live bait. But fake bait on the first time is nothing to be ashamed of, and many items mimic the look and even the movement patterns of live bait. If you catch a few fish, you might just swear by plastic bait for the rest of your fishing career.

lures Lures come in many varieties, and these

are intended to attract fish on those days when nothing seems to be biting. Lures may help first-timers get their feet wet and catch their first fish. That’s especially true when using lures that look like minnows, a popular snack for many fish.

pliers Unexpected issues often arise when fishing

for the first time, and one such issue is what to do when you have caught your first fish. Many first-timers do not expect to catch a fish their first time out, but don’t be so hard on yourself. Expect to catch a fish and bring along a pair of pliers in anticipation of that first catch. Pliers take the hook out of the fish once it’s been caught, so bring along a pair and expect to use them.

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Terry Moulton loves muskie fishing in the Hayward area as much as anyone, but he thinks Eau Claire area anglers should explore the muskie options closer to home before driving two hours to “the Musky Capital of the World.” Moulton – a state senator, longtime owner of Mouldy’s Archery and Tackle in Chippewa Falls and inventor of Hawg Wobbler muskie baits – also guided fishermen in his early days, so he knows something about the area’s muskellunge potential. “I often tell people that if they bypass this area for Hayward, they’re missing some pretty darned good muskie fishing,” Moulton said. “You have all sorts of muskie fishing opportunities from in town to just outside town.” For example? “Lake Wissota (6,148 acres) has become a very good muskie fishery,” Moulton said. “It’s produced fish over 50 inches, and there’s good numbers of fish. Both the main lake north of Highway X and ‘Little Lake Wissota’ south of Highway X have good potential. Altoona Lake (720 acres) has some decent muskies too. I wouldn’t overlook it.” Speaking of overlooked, Moulton said the area’s large rivers and their tributaries hold good muskie numbers too. “If you don’t have a big boat, you can float a canoe or wade the rivers around here for muskies,” Moulton said. “There’s muskies throughout the Chippewa River, the Eau Claire has many great stretches for muskies, and the Yellow has some good muskies near its mouth on Lake Wissota. You’ll never run out of good options, whether you like to fish lakes or rivers, or from boats or shorelines.” 14

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Among those who regularly chase muskies on area rivers is Eau Claire native Dave Bakken. “I like the Eau Claire, the Chippewa and sometimes the Black River,” Bakken said. “I usually fish within an hour of downtown Eau Claire. That lets you work a lot of river.” Moulton and Bakken said few anglers fish the rivers for muskies, instead targeting walleyes, smallmouth bass and northern pike, depending on when and where they go. Bakken said he’s only fished the Black River occasionally, but it was worth the drive. “It’s a rocky river and it’s not as deep as the Chippewa and Eau Claire, but it has some good muskies,” he said. And if you don’t mind driving a little, Moulton and Bakken also suggest the Red Cedar River near Rice Lake to the northwest, as well as Lake Holcombe (2,881 acres) and portions of the Flambeau and Jump rivers to the northeast. “The Red Cedar near Rice Lake and the Chippewa around Cornell are really overlooked for muskies,” Bakken said. “I’ve caught some nice muskies in those areas.”

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Tyler Florczak of Chetek has had good success fishing for muskie in the Red Cedar River. Cont. from page 14

Another fan of the Red Cedar River is Chetek’s Tyler Florczak. “From Rice Lake to just past Highway 64, the Red Cedar has excellent muskie fishing,” he said. “You seldom see anyone fishing it for muskies, especially if you avoid the weekends. I probably fish the Red Cedar more than anywhere else. It not only has great muskies, but also great scenery. You never know what you’ll see for wildlife. We’ve watched bears, deer, otters and eagles while fishing it.” Florczak said he wasn’t much of a muskie hunter until he started targeting them in the Red Cedar about four years ago. “I always fished for walleyes, probably because I always heard muskies were the fish of 10,000 casts. Working that hard for a fish didn’t interest me. But until you battle a 48to 50-inch muskie, you don’t understand. And then I also realized that you usually don’t need 10,000 casts to catch a river muskie. The success rate on rivers is probably better than it is on lakes.”

Moulton agrees that rivers produce more muskie action than lakes. “River fish are generally more active than lake fish, and they’re not as susceptible to water-temperature range changes,” he said. “They can be tough when the water’s too high or too low, but rivers produce more consistently than lakes.” And to further increase your odds, Moulton, Florczak and Bakken agree that June is hard to beat, whether you’re fishing lakes or rivers, followed by September, and then October and November. “I like those last two weeks in June and maybe early July when we get the first hot weather and the weeds are up,” Moulton said. “The smaller fish have spawned and the bait fish are in the shallows. The muskies tend to move deeper after that, until you get into the shorter days in late August when the water temperatures start dropping. It’s hard to beat September for muskies around here.” Florczak said May can be tough for river fishing, no matter which fish you’re after. “The waters are generally higher in May because they’re still carrying the snow-melt and water from spring rains,” he said. “The water’s dirty with all the run-off, and it’s flowing really fast. Once the water levels drop down closer to normal, the fishing usually picks up. June was on fire for muskies last year in the rivers.”

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Florczak said he generally uses smaller baits and lighter, single-blade spinners early in the season, and then adds jerk-baits as conditions improve. “We cast while floating downriver, and work any rocks, fallen trees or other structure and current breaks we see. Big river bends hold fish, and so do the pools, the bigger holes. We’ll anchor above the holes and work them hard. We usually anchor a couple of times per hole before moving on.” Bakken, meanwhile, prefers to fly-fish for muskies. “I’ve always been a muskie guy, but I didn’t start fly-fishing for them until about six years ago,” he said. “A buddy of mine was working in a fly shop in Hayward, and he hooked me on the idea. It’s perfect for river fishing, and it’s a cool way to catch a muskie. Once we get into fall, we’ll throw bigger flies with a streamer pattern, and move them slower. It makes muskie fishing even more interesting.” Moulton said some anglers like to troll for muskies on Lake Wissota, and do fairly well. He said fishing techniques, however, usually come down to personal preferences. And because Wissota’s waters are stained, most fishermen prefer noisy surface baits and buck-tail spinners, as well as jerk-baits and Howie baits in autumn.

Another good bet is fishing live suckers with quick-set hook rigs beneath a large cork. That’s a popular method on Wissota and other lakes, but requires constant attention when floating rivers. “The quick-set rigs are effective, but they’re extra work in current because you’re always casting to keep them in good places, like weed lines, current breaks, and the back side of downed trees,” Florczak said. To fish the area’s rivers, launch your boat and have someone drive the vehicle and trailer downriver to where you’ll take it out later. Or simply take two vehicles and run the trailer down to the take-out spot and use the second vehicle to return to your boat. Although that takes more time, Florczak said you don’t need to rush. “We’re all trained to be on the water at dawn and dusk, but we’ve had our best action from midmorning to midafternoon when fishing rivers,” Florczak said. “Our usual trip is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. We fish the lakes and flowages late and early, but it seems like the rivers do better once the sun heats up the water.”

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“Being made in the USA is something we take personally.” — Andy Wickstrom

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In 2006 Wright Products ended its operations in Rice Lake, leaving hundreds unemployed and a 138,000-square-foot factory sitting idle. The company manufactured components of storm doors and windows, but since 1999 it also had been making components for Henry Repeating Rifles of Bayonne, N.J. The owner and president of Henry Repeating Arms, Anthony Imperato, saw potential in the Rice Lake factory, thinking of expanding what was already a growing business making mainly lever-action rifles. Imperato bought the building. Seventeen of the original Wright Products workers stayed on, creating Henry Wisconsin. That nucleus of 17 has now grown to 176 today, and the former door factory now contains state-of-the-art equipment for making rifle components. Their rifles and all their components are produced in Rice Lake or the New Jersey plant, something they take pride in, said Andy Wickstrom, general manager of both plants. “There’s not that many rifles anymore that are made in the USA. Being made in the USA is something we take personally,” Wickstrom said. The company motto is “Made in America or not made at all.” Wickstrom came to the Rice Lake plant in 1997 as an intern from UW-Stout majoring in manufacturing and engineering. He was also finishing his senior year as a defensive end with the Blue Devils football team. While at the Rice Lake plant, he watched most of the Wright Products jobs leave, victims largely of offshore competition. But when Imperato bought the plant, Wickstrom was one of the few kept on. In 2006 he became general manager of Henry Wisconsin.

Historic name The Henry Repeating Arms company name is a tribute to the inventor and gunsmith Benjamin Tyler Henry who patented the Henry repeating rifle in 1860. It may not have been the first attempt at a repeating rifle, but it was the first to be reliable enough to be widely distributed. Henry is also credited with inventing the .44 caliber copper-cased bullet, which provided faster muzzle velocity than any round available at that time, according to the Henry Repeating Arms company history. The Henry rifle featured a tubular magazine under the barrel that could hold 15 rounds, and a lever action for pumping bullets into the firing chamber. The rifle came into use at the end of the Civil War when soldiers on both sides used them, but they were most commonly available to Union soldiers who in most cases had to buy them individually. The cost of a Henry rifle of over $40 was a major investment for a soldier earning $13 per month, but the advantage of a repeating rifle in an era of muzzle loaders, which were painfully slow to reload after each shot, was apparent to the soldiers. About 10,000 Henry rifles were used during the Civil War, according to the company’s records. A Confederate soldier is said to have described the gun as “the rifle you could load on Sunday and shoot all week long.” The rifle played a role on the western frontier. Western lore has it that Gen. George Armstrong Custer was killed by a Henry rifle at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. There were no forensic scientists there to confirm that, but it is known that some of the Sioux in the fight had Henry rifles. So many spent Henry cartridges were found in one area of the battlefield that historians dubbed it “Henry Hill”. Cont. on page 22

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Modern history The Henry Repeating Arms company was started in 1996 in New York by the late Louis Imperato and his son Anthony. They thought the rifle-buying public was ready for a line of lever-action rifles. They were right. Today they are the leading manufacturer of lever-action rifles in the country, producing over 300,000 rifles each year. (Their lineup does include a few models that are not lever action.) In 2006 they moved their operation from New York to New Jersey. Louis Imperato died in November 2007. Their lineup now includes near-replicas of the original Henry with a one-piece 13-round magazine and octagonal barrel. It is designed to shoot the .4440 centerfire rounds currently available. These are pricier than most of their models, with the original going for $2,300 and the deluxe engraved second edition going for $3,495. But remember, some Civil War-era Henry rifles have gone as high as $250,000. Their lineup includes ornate tribute rifles or rifles with personal engravings, which are functional rifles but are intended to be displayed. But most models

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are intended to be used for recreational shooting or hunting. The Rice Lake plant first expanded the variety of components it made for Henry rifles, but in 2014 it began manufacturing and assembling the .30-30, a popular deer hunting caliber, and .45-70 rifles in blued steel with round barrels, which allowed the New Jersey plant to expand the manufacturing of octagonal-barreled “Big Boy” line of rifles, according to Wickstrom. In 2015 the Rice Lake plant began manufacturing “Big Boy” models, but in blued steel with round barrels.

More new models are scheduled to come out this year, including the “Long Ranger,” a lever-action rifle to be offered in the popular .223, .243 and .308 calibers intended for longer shots. These won’t be rifles for 1,000-yard shooting competitions, but the .308 particularly may be used for shots of 250 or 300 yards – a fairly long shot for a hunting situation, he said. These rifles will likely be used with a scope, he said.

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“I think the lever action is making a resurgence,” Wickstrom said. He hunts deer with a lever-action Henry rifle — a .45-70 made in Rice Lake — although he has equipped it with a rear laser sight, an advantage the Union soldiers never had. Bolt-action rifles have the reputation for being the most accurate rifles, but with current engineering, lever-action rifles can rival bolt-action guns for precision, he said. And some shooters prefer shooting a leveraction rifle where you can work the lever for a second shot while keeping your eye on the sights, he said.

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In one area, boxes of steel tubes are waiting to be fashioned into rifle barrels. When the plant began manufacturing round rifle barrels in 2014, it required installing new equipment, Wickstrom said.

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In a room where specialized, extra thick sunglasses are required for close-up work, lasers are being used to engrave highly polished rifle receivers. Again it is computers guiding the lasers, but it is humans directing the computers. Every rifle manufactured at the Rice Lake plant is test fired in a small chamber with particularly thick walls. There is still a little vacant space in the plant and about 10 percent of the manufacturing going on now in the plant is for products unrelated to Henry rifles. But Wickstrom foresees a day when the plant is entirely filled and everybody is working on Henry rifles.

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In the darkness, head lamps and lanterns illuminated shadowy figures huddled quietly around a man holding a brown-mottled, long-billed bird, an American woodcock, he had just captured and removed from a finely woven mist net strung between two poles in an opening of a young forest.

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It’s a scene that was repeated often on the Harry Croy farm not far from the self-proclaimed national ruffed grouse capital of Park Falls. For several decades hundreds of youths from around the region came to Croy’s woodlands cathedral for his annual habitat presentations when woodcock were active spring and summer evenings. Mostly unknown outside his local community but driven to leave a mark on his land, Croy’s simple bottom-line life-cycle message to wide-eyed onlookers wrapped up the same way: “Manage the woods for woodcock and you’ll have everything from ruffed grouse and rabbits to whitetailed deer and black bear!”

take years to show results wherever practiced, be it a residential plot or the “back forty.” “Start with a goal,” said Doug Tallamy, an author, entomologist and chair of the University of Delaware’s Department of Wildlife Ecology. “What do you want to manage for and then proceed with a plan?” Tallamy, author of the best-selling “Bringing Nature Home,” said, “People don’t realize how important their little corner of the world can be to conservation. But the number of people interested in doing this type of thing is increasing.”

Croy has passed away, but his words linger, stressing the ultimate key to attracting this wide cast of wildlife rests in establishing a mosaic of diverse, young native forest with openings and water sources.

Landscaping experts say after a goal is determined, consider consulting with local university cooperative extension offices, county conservation offices, state and federal wildlife agencies, private landscape design specialists and national conservation organizations.

There are no easy shortcuts to Croy’s model or similar approaches recommended by many other habitat specialists. This type of conservation can be costly and

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identify native plants and render advice on eliminating non-native vegetation which might be unattractive to wildlife. In the process, the same native plants can become water purifying and soil retention systems. Whatever the direction, winter is the time to do the research and place plant and seed orders with government, volunteer and private businesses for spring and summer planting. Also, next fall look for discounted items at nurseries. In some cases financial assistance might be available for certain hands-on conservation practices. “We have people coming in starting food plots for deer and other wild game, which also attract pollinators and beneficial insects,” said Erin LaFaive of Eau Claire, a UW-Extension horticulture specialist. “People are putting the relationships together. You want a diverse native plant landscape capable of adapting to climate changes. “There’s preparation and discovering what kind of budget will it take,” she said. “Tackling this, you’ve got to have the attitude that not everything is going to go as planned and that there will be some upkeep. Prairie plantings take care of themselves. Other plants require pruning. Costs depend on scale. Initial investments

can be high when you’re trying to establish something large.” Some landowners pin their management plan around the “let nature take its course” course of action. While this does work, it can take more time and not entice wildlife in the way a managed property does, experts say. “Actively managing (land) can increase its value and provide exercise, hobbies, inexpensive family activities, firewood, wildlife habitat, aesthetic beauty and supplemental income,” according to authors of “The Woods in Your Backyard,” which discusses ways of enhancing natural areas around rural homes. “You can easily do it yourself,” said Tallamy, who offers a list of plants’ ability to support wildlife at bringingnaturehome. net. “Plants are more than decorations. They support life, they manage our watersheds, they’re running the ecosystem.”

Dave Carlson is a freelance writer living in Eau Claire.

Echoing the departed Harry Croy’s mantra, LaFaive stressed any objective of maximizing diverse wildlife needs diverse native plants. “If you want a manicured back yard or back forty, that might be aesthetically pleasing to the human eye, but not what wildlife wants,” LaFaive said.

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For many hunters the decision to get a dog is often much easier than it should be. Anyone who has hunted over a good dog or even just watched one work, daydreams of flushing grouse on golden fall mornings and ducks flying to a blind with a sopping retriever under foot can quickly impede judgment and open the wallet. And as any experienced dog trainer will tell you, hours of hard work always precede that first bird. Every dog is different, and so is the cost and effort of making them efficient hunters. Fortunately, there are decisions to be made early on that can greatly improve your chances of getting the hunting buddy you’ve always wanted. Sharon Potter, owner of Red Branch Kennels in Wisconsin Rapids, said the first thing to do when looking for a dog is to decide what breed will fit your needs. For new dog owners, versatility is often key. “I always tell people if you can’t get along with a Labrador retriever, you shouldn’t get a dog of any breed,” Potter said. “Even if you screw up, they bounce back and wag their tail and forgive you.” Potter breeds and trains Chesapeake bay retrievers but doesn’t recommend them for everyone. Along with their reputation as incredible waterfowl dogs, they’re also known to be a little headstrong and difficult for beginners.

However, labs are aren’t the only good choice for newbies to the dog world. Brittany spaniels, German shorthair pointers, vizslas and golden retrievers are also considered very versatile dogs that are often more easily trained than others. While labs are the stereotypical waterfowl dog and spaniels and pointers are best known for specializing in upland work, the nice thing about those breeds is, with the right experience and training, they have the capability to hunt a wide variety of game birds. Not to mention, they make great all-around house pets when not in the field.

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One of the biggest questions a potential dog owner should consider is whether your hunting style is better suited for a flushing or a pointing dog. Flushing dogs work in close contact with their owner and sniff out birds to simply get them in the air. Hunting game such as ruffed grouse, pheasant and woodcock behind a flushing dog is common but can be challenging because the dog must be made to work within gunshot range and the shooter must be constantly on their toes and watch the dog at all times. Pointing dogs, however, will follow a scent trail until they are close and then lock into position, indicating the bird’s whereabouts.

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Pointing is a hold-out survival trait from modern dogs’ free-roaming ancestors, which stalked birds and other small game for food. Potter said the benefit of pointing dogs is their ability to work hundreds of yards ahead or wherever the game takes them, where they will stay on point without spooking game before the hunter arrives. Once your hunting needs have been hashed out, it’s time to find a puppy — yet another phase of dog ownership that can be deceptive. If you want the best pup around, Potter recommends skipping the classifieds and Craigslist adds. “The first thing I tell people is find a reputable breeder,” Potter said. “There are a million backyard breeders that will tell you their

dogs hunt and whatever else. “But they have no health clearances for hips or eyes and no record of pedigree.” It can be difficult to identify a quality breeder since there are no real certifications or licenses required to make puppies, but membership in breed organizations and clubs can be a good start. Reputable breeders will be happy to provide references from past clients. It’s also worth noting those breeders usually don’t just have extra puppies in a litter that aren’t spoken for, so having to arrange the buy in advance is a good thing. Regardless of who you get the puppy from, a top dog will come with papers. Potter said those

papers are useful in examining bloodlines, checking for health histories and whether its parents have earned elite titles in any certified field competitions. But again, knowing all the reasons you want a dog, possibly with companionship and livability in mind, should help guide your choice of pups. Dogs breed from strict hunting lines aren’t necessarily good for every weekend warrior who also wants a dog comfortable on the couch. “For someone that just wants a hunting dog ... they’re going to be a little more dog than the average pet owner is going to want,” Potter said. “I don’t want to make a blanket statement, but you don’t have to buy an Indy car to drive to the grocery store.” Cont. on page 38

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carry out the full extent of training yourself or go to a professional. Carey McMillan of Grouse Point Kennels in Rice Lake recommends new dog owners first get their puppies used to a leash. McMillan has been raising German shorthair pointers since 1997 and sells them exclusively to hunting homes. He also runs a six-week puppy boot camp that gives hunting dogs a solid foundation in e-collar training, recall and general obedience. “Sometimes we get dogs that have never been on a leash and they fight it and fight it,” McMillan said. “Of course we’re going to get them through that in several sessions or over a couple days, but giving into the leash is one of the basic steps to having the dog listen to you and pay attention to you.”

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In the early days, Potter puts an emphasis on socialization with other dogs and people. “The first thing is socialize, socialize, socialize,” she said. “Take that dog everywhere.” “Dogs tend to do what we call place specific training where they’re used to doing a certain thing in a certain area like your yard and your home. “Then you take them out of that place, and they don’t think they have to do it any more.” A great deal of dog training requires as much discipline on the part of the owner as it does of the dog. So many training “no-nos,” such as playing “tug of war,” are the kind of thing your puppy instinctively wants to do. But no

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matter how big and sad those puppy eyes are when you won’t play in that manner, stand firm. Especially in the case of playing “tug,” those behaviors will translate later to game you have shot and expect your dog to readily give up. McMillan also said he can’t stress enough that owners should never bring young dogs to the local shooting range to try to break them of gun shyness. “You will actually create a gun-shy dog,” he said. “I’ve had dogs come in where it takes two or three months to get over gun anxiety, and some never get over it. “Let professionals do bird and gun introductions if you are going through a professional trainer anyway.”

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Part of Grouse Point’s training regimen includes letting the dog chase a live bird so it can get excited about the activity before a cap gun is fired. That way, the dog positively associates gun fire with the thrill of the hunt. If you plan on training the dog yourself, introduce it the sound of gunshots gradually. Drive the pup to some new location and have someone fire a .22 from at least 100 yards away WHILE you are playing with the pup. Then drive away. Repeat at a later time in a new location, slowly decreasing the distance, again only firing WHILE you are playing with the pup. Go slowly at decreasing the distance. Eventually start over with a shotgun, and repeat the steps. Back off if you see fear in the pup. Above all, McMillan and Potter agree the best thing you can do for your new hunting dog is to have patience and put in as much effort into the process as you expect your dog to put in. Both the Red Branch and Grouse Point training programs are months-long and require a serious commitment for those who want a great hunting dog. “Every single dog is an individual,” McMillan said. “I haven’t seen two yet that were the same.

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If you want to train your dog yourself, try to hook-up with a professional to help guide you through the process. Since you’ll certainly want to include live-bird training, many pheasant farm owners or associates can be of assistance or provide references. Whether you train the dog yourself or have some else train it, sticking with that training brings endless rewards — not only in the number of birds you’ll shoot and the friendships you’ll make around the hunting community, but with the dog itself. “When you see a dog come out of its shell and really start to get it, that’s the most gratifying thing for me,” Potter said. “If you have a good hunting dog you’ll get invited a lot of places to hunt and make lifelong friends.

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Note: Some information my be subject to change. Always check with the Department of Natural Resources for updates before taking the field.

Hunting/trapping Deer Archery and Crossbow: Sept. 17-Jan. 8, 2017

Muzzleloader: Nov. 28-Dec. 7

Youth deer hunt: Oct. 8-9

Statewide antlerless hunt: Dec. 8-11

Gun hunt for hunters with disabilities:* Oct. 1-9

* This is not a statewide season. More information is available at dnr.wi.gov, keyword: “disabled deer hunt.”

Gun: Nov. 19-27

Small game Cottontail rabbit: Northern zone: Sept. 17, Feb. 28, 2017 Southern zone: Oct. 15 (9 a.m.)-Feb. 28, 2017

Squirrels (gray and fox): Statewide Sept. 17-Jan. 31, 2017

Wild turkey Youth turkey hunt: April 9-10 Open Turkey Hunt, Spring: Period A, April 13-19; Period B, April 20-26; Period C, April 27-May 3; Period D, May 4-10; Period E, May 11-17; Period F, May 18-24 Fall Statewide: Sept. 17-Nov. 18; Zones 1-5, Sept. 17–Dec. 31

Other game birds Pheasant: Statewide Oct. 15 (9 a.m.)-Dec. 31 Bobwhite quail: Statewide Oct. 15 (9 a.m.)–Dec. 7

Hungarian partridge: Statewide Oct. 15 (9 a.m.)-Dec. 31 (Closed in Clark, Marathon and Taylor counties.) Crow: Statewide Sept. 17-Nov. 17; Jan. 18, 2017-March 20, 2017

Ruffed grouse: Zone A Sept. 17-Jan. 31, 2017 Zone B Oct. 15-Dec. 8

Woodcock: Statewide Sept. 24-Nov. 7

Sharp-tailed grouse: Season is under review.

Mourning dove: Statewide Sept. 1-Nov. 29

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Waterfowl Early Canada goose season: Statewide, Sept. 1 – 15.

Early teal season: Statewide, Sept. 1 – 7.

(Duck and regular season goose regulations will not be available until mid-April.)

Other furbearers Coyote: Hunting, continuous open season. Trapping, Oct. 15-Feb. 15, 2017 . Fox, red and gray: Hunting and trapping, Oct. 15-Feb. 15, 2017. Beaver: Trapping only, Zone A (Northwest) Nov. 5-April 30, 2017; Zone B (Northeast) Nov. 5-April 30, 2017; Zone C (South) Nov. 5-March 31, 2017; Zone D (Mississippi River) Day after duck season closes to March 15, 2017. Mink and muskrat: Trapping only, Statewide Oct. 22-March 5, 2017; Mississippi River Zone, Zone opens either the day after the duck season closes or Nov. 14, whichever comes first-March 5, 2017.

Bobcat: Hunting and trapping, permits required, Period 1, Oct. 15-Dec. 25; Period 2, Dec. 26-Jan. 31, 2017. Fisher: Trapping only, permits required, various zones Oct. 15-Dec. 31. Otter: Trapping only, permits required, North Zone, Nov. 5-April 30, 2017; Central Zone Nov. 5-March 31, 2017; South Zone, Nov. 5-March 31, 2017. Raccoon: Hunting and trapping, resident, Oct. 15–Feb. 15, 2017; non-resident, Oct. 29–Feb. 15, 2017 Opossum, skunk, weasel and snowshoe hare: No season limits, bag limits, size limits or possession limits, but a license is required.

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Early inland trout: Jan. 2 (5 a.m.)-May 6 General inland trout: May 7 (5 a.m.)-Oct. 15 General inland fishing: May 7-March 5, 2017 Largemouth bass northern zone: May 7-March 5, 2017 Smallmouth bass northern zone catch and release: May 7-June 17

Smallmouth bass northern zone harvest: June 18-March 5, 2017 Large and smallmouth bass southern zone: May 7-March 5, 2017 Musky-northern zone: May 28-Nov. 30

Walleye: May 7-March 5, 2017 Lake sturgeon: Sept. 3-Sept. 30 (hook-and-line) Free fishing weekends: June 4-5, 2016 (summer); Jan. 21-22, 2017 (winter)

Musky-southern zone: May 7-Dec. 31 Northern pike: May 7-March 5, 2017

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potatoes are a staple of Thanksgiving dinner, but they can be enjoyed year-round, too. Sweet potatoes protect the body against cell damage because they’re loaded with nutrients such as beta carotene, iron and vitamins C and E. Sweet potatoes also help your body’s muscles recover after a tough workout.

Beef might not be the first food men think of when they’re trying to get in shape and improve their overall health, but beef is loaded with nutrients, including protein, B6 and B12, niacin, phosphorous, and selenium. When buying beef, look for lean cuts. They should not be too difficult to find, as the United States Department of Agriculture notes that today’s beef is 20 percent leaner than it was as recently as a decade ago.

No one should run out an start imbibing just yet, however. The study that ran in Behavioral Brain Research in October 2014 was preliminary and only conducted on lab mice. During the study, scientists discovered that xanthohumol, a type of flavonoid found in beer, seemed to improve brain function in the young mice given xanthohumol doses. The cognitive flexibility of the mice was tested with a specially designed maze, and younger mice showed signs of intellectual improvement. Older mice showed no improvements. Researchers believe xanthohumol and other flavonoids, such as those found in red wine, blueberries and dark chocolate, may play a role in helping a person form memories.

Beef:

Yogurt:

Men who need to shed a few pounds should consider yogurt, which contains calcium thats help the body feel full as it effectively burns fat. In addition, yogurt contains active cultures that increase the amount of germ-fighting bacteria along the intestinal walls. Studies have linked those cultures to a reduced risk of getting a cold, so you might just avoid a cold while you’re losing some weight.

here is newfound reason to indulge in a pint or two of your favorite beer, and it’s not just to catch up and share a few laughs with friends. New research has shown that a chemical compound in beer may be able to improve cognitive function. The beverage once thought to obliterate brain cells when consumed in abundance may actually have the opposite effect and boost brain power.

The mice were given very high doses of the flavonoid. A person would have to drink roughly 2,000 liters of beer a day to equal what the mice consumed to show improvement. However, should a supplement hit the market down the road, it may just be possible for men and women to consume a potentially beneficial amount of xanthohumol without bellying up at the bar.

Spinach:

One of the goals of the xanthohumol study was to examine its potential efficacy at treating age-related deficits in memory. Xanthohumol also may benefit those with metabolic syndrome, a condition associated with obesity and high blood pressure, as it can speed metabolism and reduce fatty acids in the liver.

Oatmeal:

Flavonoids are plant compounds that often provide plants with their color. Scientists have attributed many health benefits to flavonoids in foods and plants and have even suggested flavonoids can help in the fight against cancer and heart disease. Xanthohumol is rare and is most often found in the hops commonly used to make beer.

Popeye ate spinach, and men looking to get in shape and stay healthy should follow suit, as spinach is loaded with calcium, fiber and beta carotene, which boosts your immune system. Eating healthy can start in the morning with a bowl of oatmeal. It contains ample soluble fiber that can reduce a man’s risk of developing heart disease by helping reduce your cholesterol levels. If plain oatmeal is too drab, add some fruit like strawberries, bananas or blueberries, which contain more fiber, vitamins and minerals per ounce than any other fruit.

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While doctors and researchers do not suggest running out and consuming a few six packs right now in the goal of improving brain function and cramming for that next test, xanthohumol may one day be harvested from beer hops to slow down age-related memory deficits.

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You are camping at a primitive campsite equipped with a privy that has more flies and smells worse than the south end of a northbound moose. What do you do when nature calls?

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You have been hiking all afternoon in a steady drizzling rain. It forty-five degrees out and your backpacking partner has been complaining about being cold and shivering. Now he is slurring his speach and talking about going to sleep early without dinner. You should:

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If dumped overboard on a whitewater rafting or canoe trip, you should:

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Asher Exteriors......................................101 Automatic Chef.......................................105 Blue Green Corp.................................... 106 Wisth Outdoor......................... 107/108 ANJ Charters & Lodging.....................109 Western UP CVB/Lake Gogebic Chamber..................................201 U.C. Hunting Properties......................202 Farmer’s Insurance..............................203 Trapper’s Point Camp.........................204 Jordan’s Canoe Outfitters...................205 South Dakota MO River Tourism....206 Glacial Lakes and Prairies of SD.....207 SD Tourism..............................................208 Z Clear........................................................209 Woods Addict Cycles............................210 Gourmet Farms of Colorado.............211 Simply Nuts & More.............................212 Polytek.......................................................213 WI Whitetail Pursuit............................214 Go Athletic Apparel............... 215/216 Duncan Creek Kennels........................217 Hunt Kansas Unlimited.......................218 Silver Creek Paddle..............................219 Myka LLC..................................................220 Haselwander...........................................221 Cliff Lake Resorts..................................222 Outdoor Bound TV w/Kurt Walbeck.....223 Haasch Guide Service..........................224 Sunset Cove Resort...............................225 Goodland Communications..............226 Real Time Pain Relief...........................227 TBA..............................................................228 Arrow Outdoors.....................................229 Apex Chiropractic.................................230 TSB Lakefront Restoration and Diving................................................231 Tarp Buddy..............................................301 Potter Agency.........................................302 Mahkwa Lodge Lac Seul.....................303 WW Custom Taxidermy & Hunts...304 Double M Equipment..........................305 Ontario Wilderness Houseboat.......306 Smooth Gator..........................................307 Timber Ghost Realty............................308 Lund’s Fly Shop......................................309 White Iron Beach Resort....................310 Cutting Boards WI................................311

Spectrum Hunting Products.............312 Your Home Improvement Co............313 D & D Farm Supply................ 314/315 Pipestone Point Resort.......................316 Amsoil/Lube Suppliers........ 317/318 Midwest Flag & Flagpole....................320 Bear Paw Landing.................................321 General Coin and Gun..........................322 John’s Elgin Market..............................323 Hillside Fabricating..............................324 Royal Flushing Hunting Preserve......325 Nelson Lake Resort Association.....326 Scentsy.......................................................401 LeafFilter..................................................402 Forrest Lodge..........................................403 Pure Living...............................................404 Beachroller..............................................405 Pirate Charters.......................................406 Red Lake Publicity Board..................407 Cygnet Lake Camp................................408 Summer School Sportfishing...........409 Weiss Realty............................................410 American Natural Premium.............411 AMV Furz Off...........................................412 Watersmete Chamber/ AJ’s Walleye Lodge................................413 Fisherbeck................................................414 Bill’s Gun Shop ......................................415 Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation....416 Arrowhead Resort & Motel...............417 The Angler’s Choice Guide Service.....418 Clearly Outdoors...................................419 Midwest Manufacturing.....................420 North Caribou Camps / Bear Creek Outfitters..........................421 Marawood Construction....................422 Exclusively Walleye Guide Service....423 White Birch Resort...............................424 Westgate Sportsman Club.................425 Good Go Ing LLC....................................426 Yukon Trails Resort..............................427 Manitowoc Area CVB / Willie Bee Charters..............................428 Whitetail Country.................................429 MarXman Outdoors..............................430 Woodcraft Lures....................................431 Northwoods Bear..................................432 Mac’s Seat Cover....................................433

Fig Tree Safaris......................................434 N & S Great Lakes Fishing................. 435 Healthmate International..................436 Trek & Trail..............................................437 Props Ahoy...............................................438 Pro Tour Baits.........................................439 Midwest Outdoor Resorts.................440 Hayward Lakes VCB.............................441 Kay Air.......................................................442 Dragin Baits Company........................443 Washburn County.................................444 Skeeter Boat Center.............. 445/453 Hidden Valleys........................................446 AKE Safety Equipment........................447 S & M Tracking.......................................448 Hunters and Guides Connection.....449 EC Rod and Gun Club...........................450 Screamin’ Drag Charters....................451 Rolly’s Custom Rods............................452 Outdoor Lady..........................................454 Fish Lake Dock and Lift......................455 High Performance LED.......................456 Silver Bay Tourism................................457 American Realty Partner...................458 Grassy Narrows Lodge........................459 Shade Tree Wildlife Services............460 Elk River Kennels..................................461 Jaws II.........................................................462 Republican Party...................................463 St Germain Chamber...........................464 Estrold Resort.........................................465 WI Dept of Natural Resources.........466 Marine Plus...........................Bulk 100’s Zachos.....................................Bulk 100’s Marine Dock and Lift........Bulk 200’s Lake Country Marina........Bulk 200’s Dave’s Outboard.................Bulk 200’s Link Recreation...................Bulk 200’s Shell Lake Marina...............Bulk 200’s Scheels....................................Bulk 200’s First Wisconsin Muskies Inc...........................Bulk 200’s Dock Rite/Wissota Dock......Bulk 200’s Tackle Clearance Schleef’s Bait Shop............Bulk 300’s A & D Docks..........................Bulk 400’s Jack Links RV........................Bulk 400’s Sport Rider............................Bulk 400’s

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Join us march 18, 19 & 20 at the Menard’s conference Center at Old Mill Plaza A & D Docks

425

Indoor Petting Zoo

466

465

Hunter and Guides Connection

427

424

401

428

423

402

464

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448

429

422

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463

451

447

430

421

404

462

452

446

431

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461

453

445

432

419

231

Dock Rite

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1st Wisconsin Muskies Inc.

227

458 457

Fish Lake Dock

459

456

444

433

418

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434

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435

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436

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440 439

437 438

414 413

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406

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Link Recreation Dave’s Outboard

408 454

230

405

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Sports Rider

460

Presentation Stage

426

409 301

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411 412

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Shell Lake Marine

Lake Country Marina Marine Dock & Lift

324

109

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326

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Zachos

Tackle Clearance Schleef’s Bait Shop

Scheels

105

Jack Link RV 316

317

318

Marine Plus

Concessions

Asher Exteriors

RESTROOMS

RESTROOMS Door Prize Registration

Zachos

Marine Plus Exit / Enter

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Get Educated on The STOP-FYRE® Advantage at: 2016 Wisconsin Sport Show • Eau Claire, WI • Mar 18-20 Schedule a Demo at the Show: http://bit.ly/16-WSS-GOM-PA

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Saturday at 3pm

mark harsch

Better Than an Epoxy Garage Floor

S&M Tracking Mark Harsch and his dog Stella have been tracking for three years. She is a six-year-old purebred bloodhound that has located 46 deer thus far.

507-288-7887 799694 3-13-16

They belong to the United Blood Trackers National organization and reside just north of Eau Claire, Wisconsin. They will track within 100 miles of the Chippewa Valley. Mark will be discussing the benefits and effectiveness of using a trained bloodhound to track prey after it has been shot and the trail has been lost to the human hunter.

bloodhound tracking services One Business Relationship On

LARGEST HOME IMPROVEMENT COMPANY IN THE MIDWEST!

FREE Vacation Guide!

800-724-2992 PLEASE VISIT US IN BOOTH #244

www.haywardlakes.com Hayward, WI

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Shot by Becky Fenske of Rice Lake, WI 604 Pounds, Field Dressed 798821 3-13-16

Northwoods Bear Products (608) 341-8987

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www.pipestonepointresort.com Situated on a beautiful peninsula, Pipestone Point Resort offers unlimited exploration opportunities by land or water. 65,000 miles of shoreline, 14,000 islands, and countless bays make for a remote and tranquil setting. 799151 3-13-16

Call Pete’s Cell Year Round:

705-542-3572

LLC • Not enough energy for your day? • Can’t lose that weight? • Aches & pains holding you back? • Looking to maximize your life?

Windows, Siding, Roofing, Kitchens, Bathrooms, Flooring, Doors 800-557-2701 yourhomeimprovementco.com

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Mention this ad for a FREE consultation to see how Dr. Aaron can help you get the same results as he does with USA athletes with the 5 Essentials of Maximized Living!

Call (715)-834-2739

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friday at 6pm saturday at 4pm

doug erbeck Fisherback Easy Thread Lures Doug is the owner of Fisherbeck Easy Thread lures and a retired veterinarian. His expertise in guiding and panfishing allows him to help others bring home larger amounts of bigger fish! Learn his secrets for winter ice and spring panfishing in this great seminar.

Bring Home More, Bigger Panfish

SIMPLY

NUTS $1.00 OFF Per Pound

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Huge Selection of Flies & Fly Tying Materials Fly Rods & Reels as well as loads of Spinning/Casting Gear Waders, Packs and Outdoor Clothing

with this ad coupon

www.simplynutsandmore.com 7801 Park Dr. Ste. E, Chanhassan, MN 55317 Ph: 952-401-8699 798775 3-13-16

fun

Find your at Zacho Sports Center Marine

River Falls, Wisconsin lundsflyshop.com

➺ Fishing boats –Crestliner, Lund ➺ Hurricane Deckboats ➺ Bennington Pontoons ➺ Mastercraft Ski/Wakeboard Boats ➺ Hobie Cat Kayaks ➺ Surftech Stand Up Paddleboards ➺ Engines–Mercury, Yamaha, Honda, Mercruiser, Volvo

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Your Newest Place in the Chippewa Valley Selling and Servicing Boat Lifts and Docks!

Powersports

➺ Honda-Yamaha-CF MOTO-Indian ➺ Motorcycles, scooters, side by sides, atv’s, snowmobiles ➺ Bad Boy buggy – All electric & hybrid side x sides ➺ EZ Go golf carts ➺ Mastercart customized golf carts ➺ Rental golf carts available

We Make Custom Boat Covers & Tops Boats • Snowmobiles • Cycles • Autos Covers • Tops • Seats • Complete Interiors

(715) 271-2043

CYGNETINFO@CYGNETLAKE.COM MINAKI, ONTARIO, CANADA

Stop and See Lee or Ted

1106 Menomonie St., Eau Claire, WI 54703

715-834-1912

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Saturday at 11am

lee haasch Haasch Guide Service Lake Michigan’s waters can serve up conditions that are less than ideal for salmon and trout fishing. Tips on how to overcome a variety of conditions to put more kings in your cooler!

lake michigan salmon & Trout

101 Banks St., P.O. Box 4 Chetek, WI 54728 Ph: 715-924-3318 Fax: 715-924-2907 www.lakecountrymarina.com We specialize in: •Montego Bay Pontoons, MirroCraft Boats •ShoreMaster/Shoreline Docks & Lifts •Pelican Kayaks & Paddleboards •The Only Lakeside Marina on the Chetek Chain of Lakes •Pontoon and Boat Rentals

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3 Oﬃces Stanley Eau Claire Augusta

Pirate

Charters Port Washington, WI Lake Michigan Salmon and Trout

Captain Jim Devenport

262.339.5852 www.piratecharters.org

SERVING ALL OF NORTHERN WISCONSIN LIST OR SELL YOUR HOME WITH OUR LOCAL REAL ESTATE EXPERTS!

Phone 715-644-2315 INFO@AMERICANREALTYPARTNER.COM WWW.AMERICANREALTYPARTNER.COM

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EH LK RIVER KENNELS

TRAPPERS POINT CAMP

ELPING YOU BUILD A BETTER GUN DOG

We have 40 acres of groomed training grounds with 5 training ponds, and a variety of upland cover for upland training.

Canadian Fishing Camp with 6 cabins

Jeﬀ Latour, Pro Trainer

1-763-263-6200

ELKRIVERKENNELS.COM E-mail: jﬄt@aol.com

Personalized training to produce quality companions in the ﬁeld and around home. 799021 3-13-16

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Couch covered in pet hair? Sweep it away with Fur-Zoff Clothes covered in burs? Brush ’em off with BurzOff Stop by to see them in action!

807-584-2237

trapperspointcamp.com

www.furzoff.net

www.burzoff.com

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friday at 5pm sunday at 1pm

jeff letour

Rated The Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Best Gutter Guards

Elk River Kennels A great overview of the steps needed to build a gun dog. The program starts with the puppy stage and takes you through the adult, finished gun dog. Three dogs of different ages will be used to demonstrate each stage of development.

how to build your gun dog

FREE ESTIMATES 800-290-6106 www.LeafFilter.com 798819 3-13-16

www.z-clear.com 801-721-7561 799769 3-13-16

We Deal In:

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Docks and Lifts

8877 County Hwy. K, Cadott, WI 54727

(715) 382-4847

marineplusinc.com marineplus@centurytel.net 798443 3-13-16

SEE US AT THE SHOW! Leader-Telegram | March 13, 2016 | 2016 Wisconsin Sport Show

2016 WISCONSIN SPORT SHOW SCHEDULE Time Friday, 5 PM Friday, 6 PM Friday, 7 PM Saturday, 11 AM Saturday, Noon Saturday, 1 PM Saturday, 2 PM Saturday, 3 PM Saturday, 4 PM Saturday, 5 PM Sunday, 11 AM Sunday, Noon Sunday, 1 PM Sunday, 2 PM Sunday, 3 PM

PRESENTATION STAGE Jeff Letour, Elk River Kennels “How to Build Your Gun Dog”

Doug Erbeck, Fisherbeck Lures “Bring Home More, Bigger Panfish”

Brad Marx, MarXman Outdoors. “The Ultimate Bowfishing Experience” Lee Haasch, Haasch Guide Service “Lake Michigan Salmon and Trout”

John Andrew, The Angler’s Choice Guide Service “ Suspended Prespawn Crappies” Brad Marx, MarXman Outdoors “The Ultimate Bowfishing Experience”

Mark Brumbaugh, Sponsored by Zachos “Successful Walleye Fishing” Mark Harsch, S&M Tracking “Bloodhound Tracking”

Doug Erbeck, Fisherbeck Lures “Bring Home More, Bigger Panfish” Ace Sommerfeld, 1st WI Muskies Inc. “Successful Musky Fishing” Ryan Haffele, Wisconsin DNR “Deer Management”

Ace Sommerfeld, 1st WI Muskies Inc. “Successful Musky Fishing” Jeff Letour, Elk River Kennels “How to Build Your Gun Dog”

Mark Brumbaugh, Sponsored by Zachos “Successful Walleye Fishing”

Dax Szegda, ProTour Baits and Dax’s Fishing Guide Service “Springtime Bass Tactics” 798812 3-13-16

15% off

Come see us for details at the WI Sport Show

FOR AN UNFORGETTABLE AFRICAN HUNTING EXPERIENCE

4909 Sportsman Drive, Eau Claire 715.832.4548 798556 • 3-13-16

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Website: www.figtreesafaris.co.za E-mail: figtreesafaris@gmail.com

SOUTH AFRICA

www.forrestlodge.com 1-888-RODNGUN (763-6486)

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saturday at noon

john andrew The Angler’s Choice Guide Service John will be talking about spring spawning locations continuing into summertime productivity for the crappie. Fishing for suspended crappies and brushpile crappies during late summer will also be discussed. Using the underwater camera to help locate the crappie and using artificial lures for crappie – not just live minnows, will be reviewed. John will illustrate during this seminar that crappies are easy to catch during all open water periods.

Sea Kayak Bayfield, WI The Apostle Islands National Lakeshore

Guided Sea Kayak Tours, Rentals, Shuttles, Instruction Courses, New & Used boats, Gear & Apparel

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TREK & TRAIL HEADQUARTERS 7 Washington Ave / PO Box 832 Bayfield, WI 54814 (715) 779-3595 • 1-800-354-8735 www.trek-trail.com

Woodcraft Lures

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JUST NORTH ENOUGH TO GET AWAY FROM IT ALL... HOME OF THE NAMEKAGON RIVER FAMILY-FRIENDLY LODGING NEARLY 1,000 LAKES

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suspended prespawn crappies

CANOE LOADERS Myka gets you on the water easier, faster and safer!

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Maker of plastic fishing lures Independence, WI www.woodcraftsandlures.com 798262 3-13-16

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sunday at 11am

ryan haffele Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Wisconsin’s Deer Management program has been evolving to incorporate more involvement from the public. County Deer Advisory Councils (CDACs) have been created in each of Wisconsin’s 72 counties to generate feedback from key stakeholder groups on deer management at a local level. Learn how you can get involved in managing the local deer herd, as well as other changes that have occurred to the deer management program including: Electronic Registration, land-type specific antlerless tags, the Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP), and more.

deer management

S&M Tracking Stella & Mark Harsch

Specializing in Deer Recovery Eau Claire, WI

715-559-0671

Member United Blood Trackers The sooner you call, the better chance at a recovery 798434 3-13-16

Located on Miles Bay, deep in the heart of beautiful Lake of the Woods, Ontario

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saturday at 2pm sunday at 2pm

mark brumbaugh Walleye Tournament Angler Mark’s presentation will focus on catching top level walleyes. He has had several firstplace tournament finishes including: • Winner of the prestigious PWT Championship on Michigan’s Saginaw Bay • Winner of the PWT’s G.Loomis/Lawrence Western Pro-Am on Lake Oahe, South Dakota • Winner of the Lake Erie Walleye Trail Gator Classic • Winner of the Lake Erie Masters Walleye Trail Presented by: Circuit tournament Join Mark to learn how you can catch world class walleyes locally!

How to catch world class walleyes STOP BY OUR BOOTH AND TASTE OUR GOURMET FARMS OF COLORADO

Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation 5705 Grant Creek Road Missoula, Montana 59808 800-CALL ELK • www.rmef.org

5 Locations Robbinsdale • Circle Pines • Hudson • Fargo • Moorhead*

DIP MIXES

@BillsGS

NO SALT, NO MSG AND GLUTEN-FREE

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www.BillsGS.com

Indoor Indoor Range. Range. Full Full Retail Retail Shop. Shop. Training Training Classes. Classes.

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Brought to you by the Indianhead Chapter of Eau Claire, WI. www.rockymountainelkfoundationeauclaire.com/

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*Gunshop at this location only

beachroller.com 218-330-0302 798156 3-13-16

NW WI LARGEST DOCK & LIFT DEALER

ffer . . . We also offer

Manitou Pontoons ontoons Mercury Outboards

SHELL LAKE MARINE

Boat Repair & Storage

ShellLakeMarine.com

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715-349-5115 • 8051 St. Rd. 70 • Siren, WI 715-468-7662 • 505 US Hwy. 63 • Shell Lake, WI 715-259-3999 • 3004 Lake 26 Rd. • Webb Lake, WI

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Please Join Us for the 2016 Wisconsin Sport Show

The Leader-Telegram is proud to be the lead sponsor of the 2016 Wisconsin Sport Show. This seventh annual family event features outdoor sport and recreation businesses from across the United States, Canada and South Africa.

The 2016 Wisconsin Sport Show Presented by the Leader-Telegram will be held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, March 18-20, 2016 at the brand new Menard’s Conference Center located at 5150 Old Mill Plaza Drive, Eau Claire, just off the North Crossing. Event hours are 4 PM to 8 PM on Friday, 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday, and 10 AM to 4 PM on Sunday. In addition, there are other special events being held in conjunction with the Wisconsin Sport Show this year, such as: •Fishing Seminars sponsored by Scheels • Live chainsaw carving demonstrations. Event favorites are also returning this year, such as: hunting and fishing seminars, Duluth/ hunting dog demonstrations, over 140 exhibitor booths, various outdoor retail Superior products for sale, boats, RVs, ATVs, docks and lifts, Canadian resorts and lodges, and various outdoor businesses all under one roof! 53

Adult admission (ages 11 and Mpls./ older) is just $6 in advance or $8 at the door, St. Paul Wausau 94 29 children 10 years of age and younger are free, compliments of Leader-Telegram. 90 Eau Claire Advanced admission tickets available at: Scheels, Gordy’s County Markets, Green Bay Leader-Telegram, and on-line at www.wisportshow.com.

Mpls./ St. Paul

LaCrosse

Madison

Chicago................ 320 Milwaukee............ 250 Madison............... 180 LaCrosse................ 90 Green Bay............ 190 Wausau................ 100 MPLS/St. Paul....... 90 Duluth/Superior... 150

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Wausau

Eau Claire Green Bay

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Milwaukee

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Milwaukee

Chicago

Jack Link’s auto & RV supeRcenteR 2031 south pRaiRie View Road (Bus. 53 in Lake haLLie) chippewa FaLLs, wi 54729 LocaL: 715-514-4370 • ToLL-Free: 844-429-7570

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Camping Trailers

Travel Trailers

huGe seLection oF new & pRe-owned RVs in stock to choose FRom!

Fifth Wheels

Toy Haulers

Expandable Trailers

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Event Program

Fri | sat | sun march 18-20, 2016 at the

brand nEw

menards conference center 5150 old mill Plaza drive Eau claire, wisconsin

(just off Eau claire’s north crossing between i94 and clairemont ave/hwy 12)

FrEE indoor

PEtting zoo

mark brumbaugh how to catch world class wallEyEs locally

PrEsEntations & dEmonstrations

•US & Canadian Resorts •Boats, RVs & ATVs •Outfitters & Charters •Retail Vendors •Seminars •Live Chainsaw Carving •53,000 sq ft of Recreational Displays •Over $4,000 in Door Prizes

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PrEsEntEd by

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Exhibitors

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